Wearing Orange Today

for Christina-Taylor,

Dorwin,

Judge Roll, 

Gabe,

Dot,

Phyllis

who were taken from us that sunny Saturday morning.

For Gabby, who continues to inspire.

For myself, looking at the world from a different perspective.

For Hadiya Pendleton, whose friends started it all.

For the schoolchildren in Connecticut and the educators who died with them.

I thought that your deaths would change the conversation.......

I'm still hopeful.

Denizens, if you can, wear something orange today and let the world know that you care.